Aldridge 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (115 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Beer_n_Blisters
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Quality
In full: Good car parking and toilets at the start.Thought the course was excellent and well marshalled(thanks guys),just a shame they couldn't do something about the weather.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: buttscratcher
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good race nice course
In full: terrible weather, good race, marshalls were very encouraging and supportive a credit to the club many thanks. well organised will be back next time
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: John Hanson 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: top job
In full: loved this race despite nature's efforts-the hills are challenging and the last one is very much so. The goody bag was nice. Just want to say thank you to the marshalls who braved the downpour you deserve a mdal too.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Doug Richards
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly and welcoming despite the weather!
In full: I really enjoy this race despite the challenging finish. Many, many thanks to all those cheery marshalls and helpers who stood out in the pouring rain to encourage us round.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rob Grif
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good 10k race.
In full: Well organised. Quite challenging 10k. Good hill for last mile. Would reccomend it. Very wet conditions again.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: John Norris 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Just the right size. Good fun. Fab medal.
In full: Not done this before, but really enjoyed it. Plenty of free parking if you got there early. Course = bit hilly in places, but some fine sights. Lovely medal.
Date of review: June 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: mark neeld
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: pleasant little local race...one which I would recommend
In full: A little more undulating than expected but this did make the course more interesting. Local good value feel good race with excellent organisation. Well done Aldridge Running Club
Date of review: June 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Steve Pitt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another great event from Aldridge running club
In full: My fourth time at this one and it was as good as ever.Excellent organisation again.Friendly atmosphere and brilliant to have chip timing this year too.My kids loved the childrens races again this year. Thanks to all the organisers and marshalls on the course. Well done Aldridge RC for another fantastic event.
Date of review: June 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Doug Richards
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging but a great community event
In full: My first time at this event after reading good reports - it won't be my last. A testing course but nothing too severe, although that long final hill tests the resolve. Friendly and efficient stewarding and a good arena finish. Even the weather was ideal. Well done to the organisers
Date of review: June 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ailments Galore
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Enjoyable undulating race with excellent organisation
In full: Finished in 69 minutes which was above expectation especially considering the undulating course. I can see what RW meant by “tough hills”. Hobs Hole Lane is definitely going to remain in the memory for next time.
The course is enjoyable and it is not a boring flat course. You have to think your way round which makes for an entertaining race.
Marshalling was excellent and they did a fantastic job of controlling the traffic and encouraging runners. Sign posting to the venue was excellent and the dedicated free multi storey car park was a nice touch. Liked the finish arena too which prompted a sprint finish.
My only suggestion for improvement would be to have mile markers in addition the km markers and if the budget allows for it then a t-shirt would be nice.
Overall an excellent race and I look forward to coming back to try and get under the 60 min mark.
Date of review: June 13, 2010
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